Housing Advocate Team Lead - Swing Shift, MVP at The Road Home

Sandy, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

17.85

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Communication, Empathy, Flexibility, Judgment, Diversity Awareness, Housing First Philosophy, Record Keeping, Reliability, Creativity, Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Who We Are The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our mission to help people experiencing homelessness is strengthened by a highly qualified team with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths. We welcome applicants from all walks of life who share our passion for ending homelessness, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we can create a supportive environment where every voice is heard, and every person has the opportunity to succeed. BENEFIT SUMMARY The Road Home is a 501c3 non-profit social services agency whose mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community. Come be part of the solution. We have a robust, reasonably-priced, and inclusive benefits plan for full and part-time employees (25-40 hours/week) Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!) Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match) FREE Life Insurance for employees Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays) One Floating Holiday Per Year Free Short Term & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Free Training & Development Tuition Assistance for a wide variety of classes! Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying agency JOB SUMMARY The Housing Advocate Team Lead will perform various duties relating to working with poverty and vulnerable populations. This team member will work at The Road Home’s Most Vulnerable Population (MVP) crisis services and shelter program, serving up to 160 adult individuals daily. The MVP Program prioritizes aging and medically vulnerable individuals who are experiencing homelessness, providing safe, accommodating non-congregate emergency shelter. The Lead Housing Advocate will provide excellent customer service, resources, and support to our Resource Center guests from a Trauma-Informed Care and Housing-Focused perspective. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply *Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Positions Available 1 Position Status Full-Time Location Medically Vulnerable Population (MVP) 8955 S 255 W, Sandy, UT 84070 Reports to Shift Supervisor Shift Swing Shift 3:00 PM-11:30 PM Grade and starting salary Grade 5, $17.85/hour FLSA Status Non-Exempt EEO Class Administrative Support Workers JOB DUTIES You Will: Provide quality customer service to our guests, who may require additional resources in addition to a warm bed for the night. Monitor and help regulate activities at the Resource Center, ensuring rules and procedures are followed by both staff and guests. Provide clear and specific information and instruct guests of Resource Center rules/procedures in a kind, compassionate, and trauma-informed way. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility, identifying special needs and referring needs to the supervisor. Assist in resolving conflicts that may arise among guests. Write incident reports as needed, maintain accurate records of guest stays, and ensure accurate shelter documentation. Answer phones, take messages, and respond to the public. Provide occasional crisis intervention and emergency interface with community resources such as EMS and law enforcement. Provide assistance and support to the Shift Supervisor and act as lead staff in the absence of the Supervisor. Operate as part of a team that strives to serve the homeless in our community. Promoting Best Practice Demonstrates awareness and desire to understand diverse populations Ability to contribute to the Agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation Willingness to understand that housing first, harm reduction, and low barrier access to resources are best practices and essential to our mission at The Road Home. Ability to set and maintain good boundaries, using Trauma-Informed Care as a guideline *Other duties as assigned Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED required Required Skills and Abilities Demonstrate awareness of, and sensitivity to, diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the Agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and culture heritages are particularly valued. Excellent customer service skills. Able to communicate effectively and handle difficult situations with professionalism, compassion and from a Trauma-Informed Care perspective. Ability to exercise proper discretion and independent judgment to make quick decisions, occasionally without immediate direction or supervision. Knowledge of internal and community resources. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to make a difference. Ability to actively listen, empathize, and offer support to guests. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment within the Trauma-Informed framework to make decisions. Desire to inspire, motivate and support staff and guests. Understanding of the Housing First philosophy. Willingness to have conversations with guests about housing. Good computer skills. Willingness to accept supervision, direction, and constructive feedback. Creativeness in problem-solving. Reliability and dependability. Attends work on a regular and predictable basis. Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Physical and Equipment Requirements Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for at least an hour at a time. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Housing Advocate Team Lead will provide customer service and support to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring a safe and accommodating environment. They will monitor activities, assist in conflict resolution, and maintain accurate records while promoting best practices in trauma-informed care.